I inquired about booking a room at the Community Centre the other day, assuming it would be pretty much sitting empty until 3pm when the after school programs kicked up, but there was no chance. The team was helpful and courteous, but they can only do so much wizardry. "We are full pretty much every … Continue reading Bursting at the seams. Whose responsibility is it to pump the brakes?

A friend shared this talk with me from Judy Atkinson, a teacher, writer and Professor Emeretus of Jiman, (central west Queensland) and Bundjalung (northern New South Wales) descent. Judy also has Anglo-Celtic and German heritage, and has worked in the field of violence/trauma, trying to contribute to healing. She wrote a book, ‘Trauma Trails – … Continue reading What if we think of Truth and Reconciliation as a walk, “using our feet to find our humanness.”

I just got an advance copy of this book of poems, Crushed Wild Mint, by Jess Housty, and they’re exquisite and so accessible I've been sending snapshots to friends, and dreaming of organising a poetry appreciation jam, maybe even inviting the poet along themselves so that the poet, as well as the poetry, could feel … Continue reading Would anyone like to sit in a circle with me and read poems out loud to each other? If you love Robin Wall Kimmerer, I’m imagining this would speak to you too.

The news release below was posted by the provincial government September 5 2023. In 2021, the Pique reported about the possibility and location for a francophone school, on highway 99, near Tiyata, that was then going through a rezoning process. Will be interesting to start following this story - hopefully it will be a genuine … Continue reading Media release: New school campus coming to Pemberton with funding announcement

My kiddo just started an after school bike clinic through September with PORCA. And while he'd rather be chilling at home playing Roblox, I was so beyond stoked for him to have this opportunity, and blown away to see the 4 amazing coaches who showed up outside school in their jerseys, ready to take the … Continue reading Shout out to PORCA for their focus on the kids

I read this headline the other day: a t-shirt can start a revolution. And I have to say, I like that. Even though every blockbuster movie you watch suggests that change can only be managed through better weapons and more explosions, I'm keen to double-down on revolution by wardrobe. After all, culture is a living … Continue reading Orange Shirt Day is 10 years old

Sharing this from the Pemberton Canoe facebook page, in gratitude for the words and guidance, in a moment where one feels pretty bereft of either. The Pemberton paddling community were heartbroken to hear about the passing of Liam Fisher and our hearts go out to his parents, Hugh and Hillary.Per the family's request, in lieu … Continue reading In lieu of flowers.

Read the story at https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/local-news/pemberton-pauses-ocp-review-to-build-deeper-relationship-with-lilwat-nation-7539401?utm_source=Whistler+Pique&utm_campaign=e76b021bd6-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7abac0f98c-402e481a80-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Pemberton pauses OCP review to build ‘deeper’ relationship with Lil’wat Nation Mayor Mike Richman said the decision was not taken lightly, as the plan is often used as a ‘north star’ for the village by Roisin Cullen, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  The Village of Pemberton (VOP) is pausing its Official … Continue reading Today’s headline story at the Pique: Pemberton pauses OCP review to build ‘deeper’ relationship with Lil’wat Nation